CVE-2026-74820Network attack vector

Unauthenticated SQL injection via dynamic ORDER BY

Published Aug 27, 2026 · Updated Aug 27, 2026

SQL injection in ServiceNow AI Platform allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL and read or modify instance data. The dynamic-schema query path inserts attacker-controlled input into an ORDER BY clause without neutralizing SQL syntax before database execution. Network access without authentication is sufficient when ServiceNow's undisclosed qualifying circumstances are present; the bounded reported consequence is unauthorized database access and modification.

CVSS severity10.0
Critical
EPSS probability0.25%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

SQL injection in ServiceNow AI Platform allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL and read or modify instance data. The dynamic-schema query path inserts attacker-controlled input into an ORDER BY clause without neutralizing SQL syntax before database execution. Network access without authentication is sufficient when ServiceNow's undisclosed qualifying circumstances are present; the bounded reported consequence is unauthorized database access and modification.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-74820
Published
Aug 27, 2026
Updated
Aug 27, 2026
Vendor
ServiceNow
Product
ServiceNow AI Platform
Classifications
CWE-89, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 27, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 27, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=0 <Australia Patch 2 Hot Fix 3
  2. Affected versionversion=0 <Australia Patch 3 Hot Fix 2
  3. Affected versionversion=0 <Australia Patch 3m
  4. Affected versionversion=0 <Australia Patch 4
  5. Affected versionversion=0 <Australia Patch 5
  6. Affected versionversion=0 <Xanadu Patch 11 Hot Fix 7a
  7. Affected versionversion=0 <Yokohama Patch 12 Hot Fix 3b
  8. Affected versionversion=0 <Yokohama Patch 13 Hot Fix 4
  9. Affected versionversion=0 <Zurich Patch 10 Hot Fix 2m (m-branch)
  10. Affected versionversion=0 <Zurich Patch 10 Hot Fix 3 (standard)
  11. Affected versionversion=0 <Zurich Patch 11
  12. Affected versionversion=0 <Zurich Patch 12
  13. Affected versionversion=0 <Zurich Patch 7b Hot Fix 3
  14. Affected versionversion=0 <Zurich Patch 8 Hot Fix 5
  15. Affected versionversion=0 <Zurich Patch 9 Hot Fix 6

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

ServiceNow · ServiceNow AI Platformversion=0 <Australia Patch 2 Hot Fix 3; version=0 <Australia Patch 3 Hot Fix 2; version=0 <Australia Patch 3m; version=0 <Australia Patch 4; version=0 <Australia Patch 5; version=0 <Xanadu Patch 11 Hot Fix 7a; version=0 <Yokohama Patch 12 Hot Fix 3b; version=0 <Yokohama Patch 13 Hot Fix 4; version=0 <Zurich Patch 10 Hot Fix 2m (m-branch); version=0 <Zurich Patch 10 Hot Fix 3 (standard); version=0 <Zurich Patch 11; version=0 <Zurich Patch 12; version=0 <Zurich Patch 7b Hot Fix 3; version=0 <Zurich Patch 8 Hot Fix 5; version=0 <Zurich Patch 9 Hot Fix 6

Published CVSS scores

10.0ServiceNowCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-89Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

Public exploit references

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